Substance Abuse Technician Trainee – Entry-Level Impact

Bernalillo County

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 31,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Bernalillo County is hiring a Substance Abuse Technician Trainee - FTAB Department. The role supports detoxification and treatment services for clients under supervision, handling intake processing, education delivery, and client transport under the guidance of the Program Supervisor.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience in substances, healthcare, law enforcement, emergency management, or corrections, with indoor and outdoor duties

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required.
One year of work experience in substance abuse, healthcare, law enforcement, emergency management, or corrections.

Responsibilities

Under guidance of the Program Supervisor, obtains client information through interview and case history and supports clients through detoxification and recovery.
Works with department staff to administer curriculum and activities for treatment and rehabilitation of substance abuse.
Processes new clients and completes pre-screening for all intakes.
Under supervision, provides education to individuals and groups and facilitates workshops.
Transports clients to appointments and other service locations outside of the program.
Maintains confidential records and documents behavioral incidents through observation of clients.
Notifies supervisor of changes or complications with department protocols.
Receives guidance and training from the Program Supervisor.
May respond to routing inquiries on behalf of the department.